Brazil's Amazon Sees Lowest Deforestation Levels in Nine Years

Under President Lula's administration, deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has decreased by 30.6%, marking a significant environmental shift from previous years.

• The Amazon rainforest lost 6,288 square kilometers of forest, the smallest amount in nearly a decade.
• Deforestation in the Cerrado savannah also fell by 25.7%, the first decline in five years.
• President Lula da Silva aims to end illegal deforestation in Brazil by 2030, reversing policies from his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.
• Environmentalists commend the reduction but emphasize the need for continued efforts and reforestation.
• Despite progress, challenges remain with projects that may threaten the Amazon, including infrastructure developments.

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